Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate 5 D cosponsors

SR 3056 — JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS

Last action — 05/22/2026 Referred to House Finance

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows updates to Medicaid behavioral health programs for complex patients.

This resolution grants the Executive Office of Health and Human Services the authority to amend Medicaid waiver requests and make changes to behavioral health programs. These updates aim to better serve complex patients with specific needs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers within the healthcare system may need to adapt to new regulations and practices due to these amendments.
  • Families: Families of patients with complex behavioral health needs might benefit from improved care services under the amended programs.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers may see changes in how they can bill for services related to complex behavioral health cases.

Summary

Allows EOHHS to implement waiver amendments, state plan amendments, and changes to department rules and regulations to make certain updates to the behavioral health per-diem add on program for particularly complex patients.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/22/2026 Referred to House Finance

  2. 05/21/2026 Senate read and passed

  3. 05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/21/2026)

  4. 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage

  5. 05/12/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

  6. 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  7. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

  8. 03/12/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 32001
Unaffiliated 2000
Republican 3000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Not Voting
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 3056 do?
Allows EOHHS to implement waiver amendments, state plan amendments, and changes to department rules and regulations to make certain updates to the behavioral health per-diem add on program for particularly complex patients.
Who sponsors SR 3056?
SR 3056 is sponsored by Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Valarie J. Lawson (Democratic), and Melissa Murray (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 3056?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SR 3056?
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